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Rome

Rome

When in Rome…

Rome is of course the capital of Italy and by far the largest city in the country.  It is also one of the most historic cities on the entire globe.  If you holiday in Rome you will see churches, ruins, monuments and statues that date back over two thousand years.  As a city it is utterly captivating, being visited by millions of tourists every year for its inimitable history, vivacious nightlife, celebrated shopping and exceptional cuisine.

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Rome is divided into several districts.  Your sight-seeing and camera-snapping whilst on holiday in Rome will largely take place in the small centres of the sprawling city known as Old Rome and Colosseo.

As its name suggests, the Colosseo is home to the Colosseum and is the heart of ancient Rome with many other Forums and museums.  Old Rome reflects the city’s medieval period with attractive plazas and cathedrals.

This area is also home to the Pantheon, the famous temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and completed in 126AD.

North of Old Rome is The Vatican, The Papal City State with a population of around 800.  This is of course home to the Pope and an everlasting trove of treasures, sights, relics and museums.  A visit to the breath-taking St Peter’s Square is essential.  Adjacent to Old Rome and Colosseo is the Modern Centre, the best place for accommodation for your Rome holiday if you intend to spend your entire vacation exploring the city and enjoying all it has to offer.  Here you will also find the famous Trevi fountain, and numerous places to enjoy an unforgettable meal.

If you want to ease the burden on your pocket during your holiday in Rome, be sure to visit in mid-May during La settimana dei beni culturali when all the famous Italian landmarks are open for 7 to 10 days free of charge.

As you might imagine, this is a very crowded time.  One thing to be aware of, Italians expect you to be respectfully dressed when visiting their many historic monuments; some churches will deny you admission if you even have bare shoulders or knees.

Rome is increasingly becoming a venue where you can enjoy the party life.  In the San Lorenzo area you will find many bars and clubs catering for the young and those young at heart.  Italians like to drink but in moderation, so excessive drunken behaviour will be met with heavy punishment.  Romans are genuinely polite and respectful, especially when treated as such by those on holiday in Rome.  Don’t take offence when queues disintegrate though, this is just the Italian way.

Driving in Rome should be avoided at all costs if you’re a tourist.  Traffic is habitually heavy and the rules of the road disintegrate at frantic times.  Once you’re in the centre of Rome on holiday it’s best to go by foot or use the Metro, bus or tram.  Rome has two excellent international airports, Ciampino and Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino.  You can take the train into central Rome from both.

Italy is of course famous for its food and no holiday in Rome is complete without experiencing some fine Roman dining.  Often the best restaurants can be found in residential areas.  Don’t be lured into ‘tourist traps’ where you’ll pay over the odds for mundane food.  Italians love their food and love to cook.

As a holiday destination, Rome really has it all; an enthralling history, centuries-old monuments, exotic nightlife and exceptional cuisine.  Book your holiday to Rome for an experience like nothing else on Earth.

 

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